Cinnamon + Toilet Paper: The Unexpected Trick to Keep Mosquitoes Away
What if your toilet paper roll was a natural weapon against mosquitoes? Discover an amazing method from South Africa to transform this everyday object into an ecological repellent. Explanations.
Required materials
- 4 sheets of toilet paper (folded in half for extra thickness).
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder .
- A little toothpaste (preferably natural).
- 2-3 bay leaves .
- string or strong thread.
- A small container for mixing.
steps to follow
- Preparing the role :
- Place the 4 sheets of toilet paper folded in half on top of each other.
- Roll it up lengthwise to form a tight cylinder, like a “cigar”.
- Hold the roll firmly by rotating it between your fingers.
- Make the defense paste :
- In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and a dollop of toothpaste .
- The consistency should be even, neither too liquid nor too dry.
- Apply the mixture :
- Spread the dough evenly over the entire surface of the toilet paper roll.
- Add bay leaves on top to enhance the repellent effect.
- Fixing and drying :
- Carefully wrap a string around the roll to hold the bay leaves in place.
- Allow to air dry (30 minutes to 1 hour).
- Use :
- Light the roll outdoors (garden, balcony) by placing it on a non-flammable surface.
- It does not burn, but smolders slowly and gives off a fragrant smoke.
